CATEGORY: New Systems
11.2 – Impact Matrix for Base of the Pyramid (BoP) Markets
New technologies are transforming the lives of people at the base of the economic pyramid (BoP). Many Africans fall within this market category at the moment. While the optimism of leapfrogging the advanced nations is not assured, at the absence of the requisite infrastructures like roads and electricity, it is evident that Africa is enjoying […]
11.1 – Emerging Tech Business Ideas
New business possibilities will emerge in Africa as new technologies penetrate in the continent. In this section, I note some business ideas from emerging technologies like IoT (Internet of Things), cloud, blockchain, big data/analytics, AI (artificial intelligence), drones, solar and robotics can individually and/or collectively drive in Africa. While some African entrepreneurs are already driving […]
11.0 – Sankofa Center of Excellence
Sankofa requires going back to the past, to get lessons and perspectives, which can help in building the future. It requires elements of memory and that means not forgetting the past even as the future is designed. Sankofa is a system and can be institutionalized. That institutionalization could involve a Center of Excellence (CoE) to […]